SAVOY 100 HARLEM!
Centennial Celebration
and Reunion
The Harlem Renaissance gave us one venue in particular that played a pivotal role in shaping this artistic movement:
The Savoy Ballroom
Its doors first opened on March 12, 1926,
marking the start of a legendary era...
The Savoy Ballroom served as one of Harlem’s premier venues for music and dance (1926 - 1958). Its historical significance lies not only in its connection to jazz, but also where the iconic Lindy Hop dance was perfected.
Harlem's Signature Cultural Dance of the Lindy Hop
is still enjoyed all over the world - TODAY
To commemorate this historic milestone, the Savoy 100 Harlem Centennial Celebration event will shine a spotlight on the ballroom’s legacy, providing a new generation of Harlemites with the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate Harlem’s vibrant cultural history.
March 12th to 15th, 2026:
Join us for a Special 4 Day Harlem Celebration!
All of these Harlem Cultural
Events listed are a
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
March 1st - 31st
THURSDAY - SATURDAY
12pm to 5pm
SAVOY 100 HARLEM
Artifacts, memorabilia and more!
SCHEDULE & VENUE CHANGE
Harlem Hospital Pavillion 12pm
Lenox Ave & W. 136 St entrance
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 5pm
The Robert Smith Cultural Center
679 Riverside Park - down the hill inside the Center
Lee C. Bollinger Forum 1pm
Located on the corner of 125th Street and Broadway
Auditorium on 2nd Floor
601 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
SAVOY 100 HARLEM is a 4 day Centennial Celebration,
a special event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the world famous Savoy Ballroom.
Event Committee members Community Works/ Harlem Is, Harlem Arts Alliance, Jazzmobile, The Harlem Swing Dance Society and The National Jazz Museum of Harlem are honored to present these wonderful experiences during March 12th - 15th 2026.
Our affiliations, collaborators and friends during the inception of this community endeavor include (in alphabetical order): Community Board 9, Columbia, Community Works, , Harlem Is, Harlem Tourism Board, Lee C. Bollinger Theater , New Heritage Theatre, The Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Welcome to Harlem. West Harlem Arts Alliance (WHAA) , WHCR (Antoinette Montague, Lamar Fenner and Tony Rogers!) and the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC). We are sincerely grateful for everyone's assistance, patience and support.
